Why Who You Work With Matters: Connie Colla’s Story

This week on The RETSY Podcast, Chris and Matt sit down with Connie Colla, a familiar face to many from her decades as a news anchor and TV host, who went on to build a thriving career in luxury real estate. Connie shares her journey from the fast-paced world of television to becoming a trusted name in Arizona real estate, and how following her passion for helping people find “home” ultimately reshaped her career and life. From lessons in reinvention to the importance of authenticity in both media and real estate, Connie brings an inspiring perspective on building meaningful relationships, overcoming challenges, and staying true to what matters most.Tune in as we explore Connie’s story, her insights into today’s market, and the mindset shifts that can help anyone find success and fulfillment, no matter where they start.00:00 – Meet RETSY Agent Connie Colla00:54 – From Emmy-Winning News Anchor to Real Estate Agent09:40 – Signs of a Great Agent: Why Flipping Homes Builds Expertise12:16 – Living the Views: Connie’s Listing on Camelback Mountain13:10 – Breaking into the Top 5% of Realtors: Journalism Meets Real Estate19:40 – Market Insights with Connie: Why Now is the Time to Buy22:12 – Understanding the Cromford Market Index23:51 – Who You Work With Matters: Not All Agents Are Equal27:17 – The Best Way to Approach Showings29:32 – The Truth Behind Zillow: How It Can Hurt Your Home’s Value35:00 – Why Connie Chose RETSY: The Pull of Chris and Matt41:08 – Behind the Scenes of Brokerages and Quality Over Quantity at RETSY42:50 – The Best Tools at RETSY According to Connie51:28 – Serving Clients Even After They Move with RETSY’s Referral Tools54:20 – How Forbes Global Properties Expands RETSY’s Reach57:10 – What Brings Us the Most Joy in Real Estate1:04:48 – Where Connie Sees the Phoenix Market in the Next 5 Years1:11:06 – How to ConnectConnect with Connieconniecollagroup.comCheck out the mid-century modern listing mentioned on the top Camelback Mountain: 4959 E Red Rock DriveLearn more about RETSYwww.retsy.comwww.instagram.com/retsywww.youtube.com/@retsy.Original music by @jacktwarner